[Kyoto] Weeping plum blossoms and falling camellias create the world of a Heian picture scroll! Spring at Jonangu Shrine

Jonangu Shrine in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto

During the Heian period, Emperor Shirakawa, Emperor Toba, and Emperor Gotoba ruled the area as cloistered emperors, while glittering imperial culture such as poetry gatherings, flower parties, and boating also flourished.

It is now a Hoyoke Shrine, and is worshiped as a god who wards off misfortunes in Feng Shui directions such as moving, construction, and house astrology, and who wards off bad luck and brings good luck to families and brings harmony to the home.

The spring scenery of Jonangu Shrine is the garden of weeping plum blossoms and camellias.
The plum blossom festival is held every year from mid- to late March, when it is at its best, and many tourists from all over the country flock to the shrine.

Especially towards the end of the festival, you can see a carpet of falling plum blossoms and a combination of fallen camellias. , an elegant world like a picture scroll unfolds.

Following the plum blossoms, weeping cherry blossoms and other flowers are now in full bloom.
Since many varieties of camellias are planted, they can be enjoyed all year round.
The Japanese-style gardens, which make use of moss, are also truly beautiful.

Location: 7 Nakajima Toba Rikyu-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto

Shrine office reception: 9:00-16:30 (last entry to the shrine gardens at 16:00)

Admission fee: 800 yen for adults during normal season, 500 yen for elementary school students

*1000 yen for adults and 600 yen for elementary school students during the plum festival

Access: 22 minutes by city bus from H7 bus stop at Kyoto Station Hachijoguchi, 15 minutes by Rakunan Express from E1 bus stop, 15 minutes on foot or 4 minutes by taxi from Takeda Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway

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